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**soprofaxelbis** · 01-30-2009, 09:11 PM

I think Dinara can go toe-to-toe with Serena. The only question I'd have would be her ability to close the match should it come to that. I chose Serena in 3.

**LfYaRf1S** · 01-30-2009, 09:24 PM

I hope I'm wrong, not because I have anything against Serena, but just because I think it would give Dinara so much confidence to win a match like this.

I still remember the very first time I ever saw Dinara play. It was against Serena, at the USO in 2002, a 2nd round night match. It was a massacre, Serena won 60 61. What I remember most about the match was that in the 2nd set, Dinara smacked a huge ace. Serena had this look like "you're doing that. To me?" And Dinara actually held up her hand and practically apologized for acing her. It was adorable.

Dinara has come so far. I would love to see her win a Slam someday. It's not happening tonight/tomorrow, however.

**seooptiman** · 01-30-2009, 09:35 PM

I still remember the very first time I ever saw Dinara play. It was against Serena, at the USO in 2002, a 2nd round night match. It was a massacre, Serena won 60 61. What I remember most about the match was that in the 2nd set, Dinara smacked a huge ace. Serena had this look like "you're doing that. To me?" And Dinara actually held up her hand and practically apologized for acing her. It was adorable.

Dinara has come so far. I would love to see her win a Slam someday. It's not happening tonight/tomorrow, however.

And what I remember about that match:

After Serena destroyed her, she met her at the net with a big smile and I distinctly made out the words, "Hey, girl", like a big sister, and as if she were telling Dinara that match was just a learning experience.

Serena is not as evil as some would imply.

**AntonioMQ** · 01-30-2009, 11:14 PM

Dinara in two.

At least in MY alternate universe.

**pavelChe** · 01-31-2009, 01:08 AM

Dinara's best chance is if she serves well. Her first serve is up there with the best of them, but when she is forced to hit a lot of second serves she will double fault.

Also, one thing that really hurt Lena was her inability to finish off points. She just kept trying to hit really hard, with no real purpose behind a lot of her shots. Dinara has a lot more power and weight on her groundies and needs to step in and use her angles. She, however, needs to use her up the line shots more to beat Serena. I felt as if she barely used them against Bepa, especially on her forehand. She would go inside out, but if Bepa hit cross court to Dinara's forehand the ball went back cross court every time.

Another thing is moving forward. She can't be afraid to move forward on some smart shot selections. Serena is too fast and too explosive on her shots to keep in rallies. As shown in her last match, Serena can just flatten out shots and crush them at will and Dinara, just as Serena's past opponents, won't be able to handle them. Getting to the net and shortening the points won't give Serena the chance.

The most important thing, however, for Dinara is key for every match, winning the big points. If she can have a high break point conversion percentage it only makes it easier. Same with serving it out, she just needs to look at what happened to Sveta and Lena when they were broken. Lots of second serves and defensive play. If Dinara can construct her points and finish them, serve well, and take her chances she can win the match.

Needless to say, Serena in 2.

**BaselBimbooooo** · 01-31-2009, 02:25 AM

I think Dinara can go toe-to-toe with Serena.

She'll need to prove it to me.

**bonyrek** · 01-31-2009, 02:37 AM

Dinara is on the board!

**Leczyslaw** · 01-31-2009, 02:59 AM

And what I remember about that match:

After Serena destroyed her, she met her at the net with a big smile and I distinctly made out the words, "Hey, girl", like a big sister, and as if she were telling Dinara that match was just a learning experience.

Serena is not as evil as some would imply.

She is the most generous player when she comes out of top

I hope that would not be the case later on tonight..

**RIjdrVs3** · 01-31-2009, 03:38 AM

26-1 Serena now

Only 6 say it's even going to a 3rd set.

**HawksBurnDown** · 01-31-2009, 04:19 AM

26-1 Serena now

Only 6 say it's even going to a 3rd set.

I'm one of the 6. I think Safina could catch fire for a few games. Now, whether those are at the beginning, middle or end of a set is yet to be seen.

01-30-2009, 09:11 PM	#21
soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	I think Dinara can go toe-to-toe with Serena. The only question I'd have would be her ability to close the match should it come to that. I chose Serena in 3. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-30-2009, 09:24 PM	#22
LfYaRf1S Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	I hope I'm wrong, not because I have anything against Serena, but just because I think it would give Dinara so much confidence to win a match like this. I still remember the very first time I ever saw Dinara play. It was against Serena, at the USO in 2002, a 2nd round night match. It was a massacre, Serena won 60 61. What I remember most about the match was that in the 2nd set, Dinara smacked a huge ace. Serena had this look like "you're doing that. To me?" And Dinara actually held up her hand and practically apologized for acing her. It was adorable. Dinara has come so far. I would love to see her win a Slam someday. It's not happening tonight/tomorrow, however. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#23
seooptiman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	I still remember the very first time I ever saw Dinara play. It was against Serena, at the USO in 2002, a 2nd round night match. It was a massacre, Serena won 60 61. What I remember most about the match was that in the 2nd set, Dinara smacked a huge ace. Serena had this look like "you're doing that. To me?" And Dinara actually held up her hand and practically apologized for acing her. It was adorable. Dinara has come so far. I would love to see her win a Slam someday. It's not happening tonight/tomorrow, however. And what I remember about that match: After Serena destroyed her, she met her at the net with a big smile and I distinctly made out the words, "Hey, girl", like a big sister, and as if she were telling Dinara that match was just a learning experience. Serena is not as evil as some would imply. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-30-2009, 11:14 PM	#24
AntonioMQ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	Dinara in two. At least in MY alternate universe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 01:08 AM	#25
pavelChe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Dinara's best chance is if she serves well. Her first serve is up there with the best of them, but when she is forced to hit a lot of second serves she will double fault. Also, one thing that really hurt Lena was her inability to finish off points. She just kept trying to hit really hard, with no real purpose behind a lot of her shots. Dinara has a lot more power and weight on her groundies and needs to step in and use her angles. She, however, needs to use her up the line shots more to beat Serena. I felt as if she barely used them against Bepa, especially on her forehand. She would go inside out, but if Bepa hit cross court to Dinara's forehand the ball went back cross court every time. Another thing is moving forward. She can't be afraid to move forward on some smart shot selections. Serena is too fast and too explosive on her shots to keep in rallies. As shown in her last match, Serena can just flatten out shots and crush them at will and Dinara, just as Serena's past opponents, won't be able to handle them. Getting to the net and shortening the points won't give Serena the chance. The most important thing, however, for Dinara is key for every match, winning the big points. If she can have a high break point conversion percentage it only makes it easier. Same with serving it out, she just needs to look at what happened to Sveta and Lena when they were broken. Lots of second serves and defensive play. If Dinara can construct her points and finish them, serve well, and take her chances she can win the match. Needless to say, Serena in 2. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 02:25 AM	#26
BaselBimbooooo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 646 Senior Member	I think Dinara can go toe-to-toe with Serena. She'll need to prove it to me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 02:37 AM	#27
bonyrek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Dinara is on the board! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 02:59 AM	#28
Leczyslaw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 647 Senior Member	And what I remember about that match: After Serena destroyed her, she met her at the net with a big smile and I distinctly made out the words, "Hey, girl", like a big sister, and as if she were telling Dinara that match was just a learning experience. Serena is not as evil as some would imply. She is the most generous player when she comes out of top I hope that would not be the case later on tonight.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 03:38 AM	#29
RIjdrVs3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	26-1 Serena now Only 6 say it's even going to a 3rd set. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-31-2009, 04:19 AM	#30
HawksBurnDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 695 Senior Member	26-1 Serena now Only 6 say it's even going to a 3rd set. I'm one of the 6. I think Safina could catch fire for a few games. Now, whether those are at the beginning, middle or end of a set is yet to be seen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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